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Make the most of your kitchen space with booth and banquette seating
Have you been looking for some new kitchen inspiration, but bored of the usual kitchen island/ dining room and chairs combination? Why not take a look at Banquette and booth seating.

Making a Mark in the Chapel’s History
Having taken on the chapel in 2016, it wasn’t just a physical renovation we were undertaking, we were also becoming part of the history of this beautiful building that originated in the village in 1892.

Top 7 questions answered – what Rachel thinks of her upholstery workshop experience
Beautiful furniture which doesn't compromise the environment? Are you interested?
Let 2022 be the year you turn to reupholstery…

Do you want to do your bit for the environment?
Beautiful furniture which doesn't compromise the environment? Are you interested?
Let 2022 be the year you turn to reupholstery…

April News from the workshop – Living the life you dream of!
In January 2021, I completed a vision workshop with Michala Leyland. She taught me how to visualise what I want to achieve in the near future regarding Semper Hopkins Upholstery & Interiors and how I can balance my time without burning out! Michala has changed my perspective on how to use my time wisely and it is something I am so glad I have done! 2022 is the year I will be focusing on myself more…

Spring new life into your old furniture have them upholstered in Cheshire
Are you planning on having a spring clean? As we all know, spring is the season to refresh your home and get rid of things we don’t use or like anymore. There is no better feeling than being productive and getting around to household chores we so often put off…

Do you want to learn how to upholster? Come and do it with a group.
To all of our current followers, Hello! And to our new followers… Welcome! As you may already know we offer a range of Upholstery Workshops in our stunning chapel in Scholar Green, which offer you the chance to learn a new craft and skills which you can use again and again in the future.

Celebrating one year of running Upholstery workshops at Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors
It has been 12 months now since we first ran our in person upholstery workshops here at Semper Hopkins - and what a year it has been! From starting with our Storage crate then introducing our Stool and Bench workshops later in 2021, and now our footstools and deep buttoned workshops… we have come a long way in so little time!

2022 The year of doing the things I love, and the year I turn 40….
Where has 2022 gone? We are already at the end of March. This year marks a big milestone birthday for me. I turn 40 on the 21st April, very luck to share the same birthday as the Queen. At the beginning of the year I had considered writing up 40 things I wanted to do when I turn 40, but that seemed like a daunting task to think of 40 things and it takes precious time, so here I am just going along with it and doing it. My motto for 2022 was to do more things that make me happy, and doing less planning is one of them!

Design and make a piece of furniture for your home with Semper Hopkins
Do you find yourself constantly browsing the internet or Pinterest looking for interior inspiration or new furniture ideas? I am exactly the same. I love finding inspiration different from what is out there on the market. High street furniture can be right for some people, but if you want something a little unique or different, it is not always the place to find it.

International day of happiness – do more things that make you happy!
International Day of Happiness is on 20th March 2022 and takes place across the UN and its focus is build back happier and make peoples wellbeing a top priority. As we will all know, with how things have been the last two years, this day of happiness might not have always been the ‘happiest’. It was much harder to do things which made us happy last year with the UK being in lockdown, not being able to see those we love and not being able to do day to day activities we once, perhaps, took for granted!

Making Time For Mum…
Making time for yourself as a mother is one of the most important things you can do as part as self-care. Of course, keeping busy and looking after your children will be a main priority, and your work if that applies.

Who inspires you? One of my biggest influencers are my Mum and Dad.
I wanted to share this story as we approach Father’s Day on Sunday 16th June. I’ve been asked in the past who inspires you and influences you. My Mum and Dad are....read more to find out why.

May News from the workshop ……our top five highlights from a busy month!
Have you noticed my blogs & featured posts have returned? I promised myself to write two a month and I’ve done it.
I have been doing so much computer work for my b-corp assessment I’d run out of energy to do any of my other usual business tasks and let it slip, but I’ve found my flow.

Boosting Creative Wellbeing for Charities: A collaboration with Cheshire Connect
Over the years of running a small business I’ve stood back and admired others doing amazing work for charities either fundraising, donating or sharing their expertise.
I did bits here and there either donating raffle prizes or raising money for causes that other people have approached me for.

Top three tips on how I overcame a fear of tech to launch online upholstery courses
Online upholstery courses

How has January 2023 been for you? We wanted to share our plans and ideas.
How has the first month of 2023 gone for you? It feels like Christmas is an age ago now and January is flying by! I use the time to plan exciting things for the year ahead. This isn’t just in business but in personal life as well.

What is going on during November and December at Semper Hopkins Upholstery?
We have a rather busy few months coming up in our workshop in Scholar Green, Cheshire, on the run up to Christmas with many of our Upholstery Workshops being held, along with creating custom made furniture and reupholstering old pieces of furniture for our customers.